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Whoopi Goldberg's All Women's Sports Network jumps into boxing
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Whoopi Goldberg's All Women's Sports Network jumps into boxing
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Whoopi Goldberg launched the All Women’s Sports Network with Pluto TV last year to spotlight female sports, and now the star entertainer is bringing the sister act to the sweet science.
AWSN is stepping into the boxing ring to present a trio of women’s bouts Saturday on Pluto TV from the undercard of the show staged by Manny Pacquiao’s promotional company at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. AWSN’s show begins at 5 p.m. ET on Pluto TV, while the rest of the card featuring Curmel Moton, Manny Pacquiao Jr. and others streams on Prime Video.
AWSN’s live two-hour show is billed as the “Queen of the Ring” and features Shera Mae Patricio (7-0, 3 KOs) taking on Maribel Ramirez (15-13-4, 3 KOs) in a six-round junior bantamweight bout. Also, Damiana Andrello (1-1-1, 0 KOs) faces Jessica Radtke Maltez (2-3-2, 0 KOs) in a four-round junior bantamweight fight, while Katrina Scalzo makes her pro debut against Michelle Cook (3-6-2, 0 KOs) in a four-round junior welterweight contest.
“We are proud to be a part of this stellar event with Manny Pacquiao Promotions, and to be able to showcase women’s boxing champions of the future on the AWSN platform around the globe,” AWSN CEO George Chung said in a statement.
Goldberg is an actor, comedian and television personality for ABC's "The View" and has won an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award and Tony Award throughout her decades-long career in entertainment.
“I am a huge sports fan and a supporter of women’s sports and have never felt women and girls have had the same opportunities and support that male athletes have,” Goldberg previously told Forbes.
“I have always looked to the media to provide equal time and opportunity to follow women’s basketball, soccer, volleyball – beyond the Olympics. I knew that if I couldn’t find these sports and watch the amazing female athletes playing them, others weren’t finding them either.
“We want AWSN to be a media network for everyone who is a fan of women’s sports from across the globe. Women are amazing athletes and compete with as much focus and intensity as men. It’s our chance to provide a more even playing field for fans to watch and support the art of sports and competition.”
Goldberg is no stranger to boxing. She's been ringside throughout the years attending fights and was even presented a belt by the WBC in 2023.
Manouk Akopyan is The Ring’s lead writer. Follow him on X and Instagram: @ManoukAkopyan.
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